English - Grammar

WORKSHEET 1

1. Fill in the blank by choosing the correct option to complete.

Social media played a huge part in adding fuel to the communal fire that _____ in
Leicester city igniting communal riots between two religious communities.
a) Kept flaring b) flared up c) had flared up d) would flare up
2. Read the conversation between a health inspector and school principal. Complete
the sentence by reporting the dialogue.
Inspector: What are the arrangements made by the school for feeding these children?
Principal: Each one of the students is given a nutritious mid-day meal every day.
To the query of the inspector about the arrangements made by the school to feed the
children, the Principal replied that _____.
3. Select the correct option to fill in the blank for the given line, from an article
from a health magazine.
She _____ put her mind on her work for she had a very sick feeling in the bottom of
her stomach.
a) Could not b) might not c) need not d) dare not
4. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
following line, from a news report:
According to a health survey, carbonated drinks are harmful to health and children are so
addicted to fizzy drinks as adults to nicotine.

Option Error Correction

5. a) a the
b) to for
c) so as
d) Addicted Addictive

Complete the given narrative, by filling in the blank with the correct option :
Priest: Trust and compassion can reform a person more than punishment.
Ira: Don’t you think the reverse of this approach is more effective?
When a priest told Ira that trust and compassion can reform a person more than
punishment, she asked him if _____
a) didn’t he think that the reverse of that approach was more effective.
b) did he not think that the reverse of that approach could be more effective.
c) he didn’t think that the reverse of that approach is more effective.
d) he didn’t think that the reverse of that approach was more effective.
6. Fill in the blank by using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the
given portion of a letter.
Subject: Complaint regarding defective TV
I regret to inform you that the TV has started giving me trouble only after three days
and _____ (develop) some technical snags.
7. Identify the error in the given sentence, from a school magazine report and
supply the correction.
The heavy dose of chemicals that we ingest with every bite of fast food and carbonated
drinks are a lethal combination for our health.
Error Correction

8. An author and his friend were talking. The writer said to his friend, “My first novel
would be out in a day. Report the question of the friend.
9. Identify the error in the given sentence and supply the correction.
I need not talk to her when she is in bad mood.
Error Correction
10. Select the correct options to complete the blanks in the dialogue between two
people.
A: _____ of these arguments is valid.
B: Why don’t you tell me _____ correct perspective, then?
(a) Either, the b) Neither, the c) Neither, a d) Either, a

WORKSHEET 2
1. Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the word in the bracket, for the given
portion of a letter.
Dear Sir
This is with reference to committee’s letter of recommendation that _______
(highlight) the nominations for ‘Safe Residential Area’ award for this current year.
2. Read the given sentence from the recipe review article. Identify the error and
supply the correction in the sentence.
This delightful recipe must keep your hunger pangs at bay with its balanced species
and oriental flavour.

Error Correction

3. Abhilash and Neha had a conversation about the inauguration of Neha’s Dance
Academy. Report Abilash’s question.
Is your best friend helping you in this venture?
4. Read the dialogue between Sabnam and her mentor, Sara, regarding her
summer internship programme.
Sara: why did you choose to participate in the internship programme?
Sabnam: Ah! I am convinced this programme has the potential to enhance my
abilities.
Select the correct option to complete the reporting of the above dialogue.
Sara asked Sabnam _______________ in that internship programme. Sabnam sighed
and exclaimed that she was convinced that programme had the potential to enhance
her abilities.
a) Why to choose to participate b) to choose participation

c) about her choice to participate d) with her choice in participating

5. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option, to complete the concluding line
of an issued circular by an organisation, to its Managers.

A copy of the plan is enclosed and _______ (that/this/then) may be communicated to

all Team Leaders for compliance.

6. Identify the error and supply correction for the given sentence from a
commercial company’s current marketing strategy.
The company aimed at increasing authority in areas frequently visited by the clients.

Error Correction

7. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the
closing line, from an analytical report.
In conclusion, this study explores the association among short-sleep pattern and
overweight youngsters.

Option No. Error Correction

 A. Explores explore
B. And Or
C. Among Between
D. In for
8. Complete the given narrative, by filling the blank with correct option.
The experience of nursing an injured bird left me _______ grateful for knowing the
importance of being kind and compassionate to all creatures.
a) Feeling b) having felt c) felt d) feels
9. Report the dialogue between a vendor and his customer, by completing the
sentence:
Vendor: it is nice to see you. Sir!
Customer: Yes. Indeed! Unlike last month, I have been away for quite some time this
month.
The vendor greeted his customer respectfully and mentioned that he was pleased to
see him. The customer answered in the affirmative and explained that
________________________________________________________.
10.Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct option to complete the live feed on a
school news channel.
Congratulations change makers!
The regional competition awards have been announced and our school music club
________ the first prize.
a) Had been won b) will win c) was winning d) has won

11.Complete the line from a self-awareness song, by filling the blank with correct
option.
 The river runs through your veins
The trees and mountains ______ your name
The moon and stars watch over
You’re guiding your way back home
To dream the night away.
a) Will call b) call c) had called d) calls
12.Identify the error and supply correction for the following note in a passengers’
flight instruction manual:

Note – Passengers will not reach the airport late in order to avoid a fine
equivalent to 5% of the basic fare.

Error Correction

WORKSHEET 3

1. Two friends, Aarav and Ananya, are discussing their upcoming trip. How would
Aarav report Ananya’s dialogue?
Aarav: “I have already booked the hotel for our trip.”
Ananya: “Are you sure? Don’t forget to confirm the reservation.”
Ananya asked me _________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________.
2. Fill in the blanks with correct option.
The coach shouted, “__________the ball!” Later, he __________ onto the ball in
order to dictate the game’s pace.
a) Pass; commanded them to hold. b) Passed; commanded them to held.
c) Passes; commands them to hold d) Passing; commanded them to held.
3. Read the given dialogue carefully. Identify the error and supply the correction
in the sentence:
 Sanya exclaims, Look! My eyes are in the refrigerator. I will have absent- mindedly
put them here while putting away the groceries.
4. Fill in the blanks by using the correct form of the word in the bracket.
In the depths of the enchanted forest, where time _______ (stand) still and mythical
creatures roamed freely, a young adventurer embarked on a quest.
5. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct form of the word in the bracket.
Shazia stared at the mountain range before her. From a distance ______( this/
that/these/those) towering peaks seemed to touch the sky, creating a breath taking
sight.
6. Report Sana’s instruction to Manisha.
Sana said, “First, you heat the sugar and water in a saucepan.”
Manisha: Sana said that ______________and water in a saucepan.
a) We first heat the sugar b) Manisha, heat the sugar.
c) First, you heat the sugar d) I should first heat the sugar.
7. Select the option that identifies the error and supplies the correction for the given
line, from a survey.
Everyone are expected to submit their feedback to our customer service
representative at the event.
Option No. Error Correction
A. Are Is
B. Their your
C. Feedback Feedbacks
D. the a

8. Fill in the blanks with correct option.

When one gazes at the sky, the glimmer of stars ________ the vastness above.
a) Fill b) fills c) to fill d) is filling

9. Identify the error and supply the correction for the following statement.
The national team could adhere to strict code conduct, refraining from cheating
and unethical behaviour, or else they will be disqualified.
 Error Correction

10. Fill in the blank with the correct option.

Dad: “Ramya, I heard your school made some changes recently. What is going
on?”
Ramya: “Yes, dad. The school administration _________ a revise attendance
policy to ensure academic success.”
a) Will implement b) is implementing
c) has implemented d) was implementing
11. Complete Nelson Mandela’s quote by filling in the blank with correct option.
“The greatest glory in living ________ not in never failing, but in rising every time
we fall.”
a) Lie b) lies c) lays d) laying
12. Identify the error and supply the correction for the given historical fact.
Chess is believed to have originated in ancient India during the Gupta Empire,
around the 6th century, evolving intricately from a captivating game known as
“Chaturanga”.

Error Correction